Before starting, make sure you join our wikispace and create a Skype account. Always make sure to check with your building Principal and Director of Technology to have permission before starting.
Here is a list of projects that we will be participating in for the Skype project:
Chatting Across America-You can link up with classrooms from every state. See if you can get all 50 states.
Multicultural Perspectives-Link up with different countries to learn about various cultures and traditions. See if you can meet someone from each country.
Seasons Around the World-Learn about the different climates and seasons in different places around the world.
The 6 different US regions-Explore the regions of the United States and learn about them from students that live there.
National Landmarks and Events-The world is filled with different landmarks. Learn about the landmarks from students that live there. See how many landmarks your class can learn about!
Helpful sheets: Consent Form ~This is an example parent consent form to gain permission to use Skype with your students.
Chatting Across America ~Here is an example of a questionnaire to fill out. Make sure you give the same sheet to each of the classes you link up with before hand. This example is courtesy of Andrew Fenstermaker:
Here is a list of projects that we will be participating in for the Skype project:
Helpful sheets:
Consent Form
~This is an example parent consent form to gain permission to use Skype with your students.
Chatting Across America
~Here is an example of a questionnaire to fill out. Make sure you give the same sheet to each of the classes you link up with before hand. This example is courtesy of Andrew Fenstermaker: